Reading Rotations

Reading Rotation Lessons from StoryWorks Magazine April 2006 (continued)
Non-Fiction Story: "The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906




Reading Rotation Lessons from StoryWorks Magazine February/March 2007
Fiction: "No Carnations for Ray Fink"
Play: "Bridge to Teribithia"
Non-Fiction: "The Curse of the Hope Diamond"


• Also begin the Reading Mastery Lessons in the Booklet. Use "Shark Attack" methods to review symbols and how to prove answers within the text.

Read Aloud Book: Finish Where the Red Fern Grows, and begin The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Writing Lesson Ideas

Continue writing class stories and then also have the kids writing in their journals to continue their skills

Math Lesson Concepts

• Graphs, Probability, and Statistics--Accelerated Math Objectives (131-142)
• Patterns, Expressions, and Equations--Accelerated Math Objectives (143-146)
• Algebra, Permutations, and Properties not covered in Accelerated Math
Begin the Math Mastery Book review Lessons and Saxon Math Skill Sheets

Science Topics

Magnets and Electricity
Resources Available in the Library and 3-5 Book Room

Social Studies Topics

The Piedmont area of North Carolina
Raleigh-our State capitol, economy, technology, commerce, and the law making process

Field Trips

Take the AMTRAK train from Charlotte to Raleigh and tour the state's Science Museum, History Museum, and the Legislative Building
Raleigh Field Trip Information Link